50 years safe harbor & 18 years ocean classroom (Host: J. Lezin, Det: J. Ferrante, Pldg: ?)

Dan Haifley joins us to talk about the 50 year anniversary of the Santa Cruz harbor as well as 18 years of the ocean classroom. Dan's recent book, 50 Years of Safe Harbor, charts the history of the Santa Cruz harbor--from its roots in Woods Lagoon through the Army Corps construction, the tsunami devastation, and beyond. This collection highlights the people who have shaped the life of our beloved harbor and the problems it has faced.

Haifley's passion for this sheltered port is contagious as he champions its crucial role in our community.

Dan Haifley has been Executive Director of O'Neill Sea Odyssey since 1999. He has served as the Executive Director of Save Our Shores and Community Affairs Officer for PG&E in the Monterey Bay from 1997 to 1999. Mr. Haifley has been recognized by the California State Senate, State Assembly, the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments and the City of Santa Cruz for his efforts to establish the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, promote 26 California local ordinances regarding offshore oil and to protect California's coastline. He received the Ocean Hero award from Save Our Shores in 2011. Please join Bookshop Santa Cruz as we welcome this local leader for a reading, signing, and audience Q&A.